Clash!
Yun Yun glared at Yun Leng and then turned her gaze to Xiao Yan. "Disciple of the Xiao family, I am Yun Yun, the Sect Master of Misty Cloud Sect. What is the purpose of your visit, Xiao Yan?"
Xiao Yan gripped his Heavy Xuan Ruler tightly, showing no interest in anyone from the Misty Cloud Sect. Even if Yun Yun was beautiful, it didn't matter to him.
"Yun Leng almost caused the annihilation of my Xiao family. Yun Leng must die, or I will destroy the Misty Cloud Sect today!"
Hearing this, Yun Yun's expression changed, and she turned to glare at Yun Leng, who quickly lowered his head in fear.
"Yun Leng severely injured my father and chased him out of the Xiao family. To this day, my father's fate is unknown. If you don't give me an explanation today, I will make Misty Cloud Sect pay dearly, even if it costs my life!"
"You insolent brat, you're courting death!" Yun Leng was completely enraged. Xiao Yan had humiliated him in front of so many people. If he didn't kill Xiao Yan today, his anger wouldn't be appeased.
Li Xiao narrowed his eyes. This situation was indeed aligning with the original story. However, Yun Shan had not appeared yet, and Xiao Yan had not used his soul power to attack Misty Cloud Sect.
Bai Ling whispered something to Li Xiao, but he waved her off calmly. This was Yun Leng's doing, and Li Xiao didn't care about his fate. As long as Yun Yun was safe, he wouldn't do anything to interfere in this grudge.
Bai Ling nodded and retreated behind her master, her fingers moving silently. An invincible energy enveloped Yun Yun's body without her knowledge, protecting her in secret.
Yun Yun furrowed her brows. She hadn't heard about Yun Leng chasing out Xiao Clan Patriarch and thought it was just some damage to their properties. But now it seemed the thing was far more serious that she imagined.
"Your father? Yun Leng never mentioned harming your father."
Xiao Yan snarled at Yun Yun. "Are you saying that the entire Xiao family is lying? Yun Leng injured my father and slaughtered Xiao family members in front of him. My father fled Wu Tan City to divert them, and Yun Leng and his men chased him. Since then, my father hasn't returned. If I don't hold Misty Cloud Sect accountable, who should I hold accountable? Tell me!"
Hearing this, Yun Yun glared dagger at Yun Leng. She had never been this angry with anyone before, and now she was furious.
"Yun Leng, explain yourself. Otherwise, I have the authority to strip you of your position as Grand Elder temporarily!"
"This... this... this..." Yun Leng stammered, sweat soaking his robe. "Sect Master, we did chase him that night, but he disappeared in the dense forest behind the Xiao family."
"Disappeared?" Yun Yun sneered. "Xiao Zhan is just a Dou Grandmaster. How could he disappear in front of three Dou Kings? If you're going to lie, at least come up with a better excuse!"
Grand Elder Yun Leng looked distraught, truly not knowing what had happened.
Li Xiao grabbed Yun Leng's shoulder and forcefully threw him to the center of the square. "Take him away. The grudge between the Xiao family and Misty Cloud Sect will be mediated by Heaven Ascending Pavilion."
Yun Yun bit her red lips, wanting to speak, but Li Xiao stopped her. She was his woman, and he didn't want Misty Cloud Sect to be ruined over this minor issue.
Yun Lei and Yun Sheng, the two Dou Kings, exchanged glances, as did Xiao Yan, who was stunned. He hadn't expected Pavilion Master Li to be so decisive, throwing the culprit right in front of him.
"Sect Master, you can't do this. Yun Leng is our Grand Elder. If he dies, Misty Cloud Sect will lose face. Besides, Xiao Yan is just a Dou Grandmaster; he's not a real threat!"
Yun Sheng urgently said.
Yun Yun furrowed her brows, looking at Li Xiao with some confusion.
However, Li Xiao's actions were beyond everyone's expectations. With a wave of his hand, the remaining two Dou Kings were also thrown into the center of the square. The swift and clean actions stunned the Misty Cloud Sect disciples watching nearby.
"What are you doing?" Yun Yun asked in surprise.
"Debts must be settled, and wrongs must be righted. It's only fair," Li Xiao said softly. "Yun Leng, Yun Sheng, and Yun Lei attacked the Xiao family and nearly wiped them out. Letting Xiao Yan handle this is the best course."
"But—"
"Trust me," Li Xiao said gently, looking at Yun Yun. If it weren't for the crowd, he would have kissed her tempting lips.
Yun Leng, lying on the ground, got up under the watchful eyes of everyone, his gaze pleading as he looked at Yun Yun. But seeing the disappointment in her eyes, his expression turned vicious.
"Xiao Yan, you're just a mere Dou Grandmaster. If it weren't for Master Li Xiao's protection, you would have been a corpse under my blade long ago."
Grand Elder Yun Leng's near-mad scream echoed, "I'm not afraid to tell you, brat, your father's pitiful howls gave me great pleasure. Watching him kneel and beg was even more satisfying!"
"You're dead!"
Xiao Yan roared in near madness, releasing a terrifying aura. In an instant, Bone Chilling Flame appeared, its scorching energy striking fear into the hearts of all Misty Cloud Sect disciples. Was this the horror of the Heavenly Flame?
Grand Elder Yun Leng's face froze. "Is this the Heavenly Flame that killed Mo Cheng?..."
"Teacher, please!" Xiao Yan knew his own limitations. As a Dou Grandmaster, he couldn't kill Yun Leng without his teacher's Heavenly Flame and soul power.
Yao Lao coldly said, "Don't worry, brat. You're my disciple, and no one else has the right to touch you. I'll assist you!"
With Yao Lao's soul power enhancement, Xiao Yan's aura surged, the overwhelming pressure startling the once-confident Yun Leng.
"How is this possible? His level instantly broke through to Dou Emperor. You are indeed Mo Cheng's killer!"
Yun Leng's pupils dilated, confirming that Xiao Yan was indeed an enemy of Misty Cloud Sect.
"Everyone, attack and kill Xiao Yan!"
"Let's see who dares!" Yun Yun intervened, "I said no one is to act until we clarify the situation!"
"Ignore the Sect Master, kill Xiao Yan!"
At Grand Elder Yun Leng's command, several Dou Kings nodded and instantly summoned their Dou Qi wings, charging toward Xiao Yan.
"Damn it, they aren't listening to my orders..." Yun Yun clenched her fists and frowned.
Li Xiao gently patted Yun Yun's hand. "It's inevitable. For many years, Misty Cloud Sect's affairs, big and small, have been managed by Yun Leng. His influence in the sect might already surpass yours."
Yun Yun watched her sect members charging toward Xiao Yan with a hint of bitterness in her eyes.